But before we begin the story to say that we have had on-the-very little time on the shot 488, essentially one full day, we tried to show and tell the most capacious, but, alas, one day — it's too little.
Engine
In place of the atmosphere-masterpiece, which was on the 458 Italia, the new engine has come — 3.9 liters, the V8, 2 turbine, 670 hp (100 more than 458) and 760 Nm. there are new emotions, but not all positive with the new powertrain. In the first place the engine there was «mean», which is completely absent from the atmo engine Italy. Those. Now to get a noticeable acceleration of the charge do not need to turn up the engine to the red zone, it perfectly pulls on torque for 3000 rev / min. Again, the potential for tuning — engine control unit is not blocked by tuning and this instance was PP-Performance firmware, 720 hp and about 850 Nm. In the 1400 kg weight, believe me, a lot of this, the car is fast, very fast. But the atmosphere was gone sound and the atmosphere responsum, which is so loved in the 458. For those who are critical of 1/4 mile or 100–200 km / h — it is a holiday. But for fans School atmospheric engines — barely. By the way stock 488 GTB rides 1/4 mile in 10.3 seconds at a speed output to 221 km / h.
Separately, I note the work of traction control. There are a few modes and the system works really well — filigree all available methods (ignition, throttle, rear brakes), it helps to realize a large number of single-axis torque. But do not expect a miracle — claimed 3.2 second show will be very hard, although I'm sure that from 4 seconds to 100 km / h the car will go steadily.
Gearbox
Robot 2 clutch, 7 steps. Quick, time keeping, complaints generally do not.
Brakes
Carbon-ceramic brakes do their job very well. Braking hard, tirelessly... but as soon as warm as begin to «sing» Aki opera singers. With this you can live, but little joy.
Appearance
Question subjective, of course, but to say that the car did not see the beautiful — lie. Not much different in appearance from the 458. Yes, the other bumper, air intakes on the wide rear fenders, but Italy is more like it, primarily because of the chips with the «triple-exhaust». It was the «chip» 458, this recognition was the highlight and it lost.
Controllability
Rulitsya very well, confidently standing on the road, helm, reacts sharply. But, alas, the city never feel chassis features needed track and desirable opponent.
Exhaust system
Frankly weak compared to Italy... And how can we wait for a miracle, because the sound of «spoiled» turbines. Perhaps aftermarket solutions help, but in stock — sadness.
Salon
Minimalism style sports cars from Italy, have fun nothing special, but who buys this car for multimedia?
But everything else look at the video. Enjoy watching!
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